Visit Utrecht!

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Visiting Holland this week or having vacation with nothing to do?
Check out Utrecht!

Utrecht is a province and a city in the middle of Holland and  is one of the largest cities in Holland. It is a beautiful city with many things to do and has a important historical centre. During your spare time, there are many things in the province Utrecht you should visit.

One place you should visit during your stay is De Dom van Utrecht, a gothic church that is more than 800 years old and 112 meters high. You can visit this church every day and you can find more information on http://www.domkerk.nl/.

Another place you should visit is het Spoorwegenmuseum. In this museum you can learn about the history of the Dutch railways. Boring? No way, there is a lot more to see than only just old trains. In het spoorwegenmuseum, you can also enjoy some small attractions, which will make your visit more interactive and fun! Are you interested in history but not interested in trains?  Don’t worry, there are also many castles in the province Utrecht which you can visit.

If you don’t have much time to visit different locations, you can also visit the city Utrecht, which is the capital of the province. In this vibrant city, you will never be bored. To start your day, the first thing you could do is visit a market. A few days a week, these markets are located in different squares in Utrecht in the mornings. After this, you can have lunch in one of the pubs in nearby. In the afternoon, you could start a great shopping session in shopping centre Hoog-Catharijne, which is located next to the train station. To finish your day, you can have diner in one of the restaurants located next to the canals and visit a theatre or a cinema like het Beatrixtheater Some tips for your visit in Utrecht:

·    Travel by public transport, parking your car can be very expensive in Utrecht and there are many city buses.

·     For all men: Try some of Utrechts special beers: Bockbieren. There are different types of Bockbieren, depending on the season, ask your waiter! J

·    At the site of 'Local specialties'  you can also find some nice local wines.

·   Visit http://www.dinnersite.nl to find some nice restaurants in Utrecht.

·   Check out this video of Utrecht below, it's in Dutch, but it gives a nice impression of the city.

Enjoy! J

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